Door frame security pieces and system

ABSTRACT

The present invention is in a first part is a door security system including an elongate J-frame to attach to a door-frame having a recessed groove defined within a first vertical piece. The J-frame snugly nestles within, and extends entirely along the groove. An elongate vertical member attaches to a door first vertical surface to entirely cover same and traverse at least the door thickness. The vertical member mates with the J-frame, to prevent unwanted force entry. In a second part, the invention includes an elongate U-frame to attach to a door having a recessed groove defined within a second vertical surface. The U-frame snugly nestles within and extends entirely along the recessed groove. An elongate T-frame attaches to, and extends axially entirely along, a second vertical door-frame piece. The T-frame mates with the U-frame to prevent the door from being removed from its frame.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to doors and door frames, and more specifically,to pieces for attachment to doors and door frames to resist forcibleentry.

2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98

It has been estimated that door locks have existed for as much as fourthousand years. This long history underscores the importance people haveplaced on preventing unwanted, and in many cases forcible, entry ontotheir premises, through any given door.

Prior art is replete with various systems for preventing such unwantedand forcible entry, including standard key-tumbler locks, pin and holelocks, wedges, and modern electronic security alarms. Most of theseprior art systems, however, fail when excessive physical force isapplied to a given door or frame by, for example, battering rams. Otherlock systems can be overcome simply by removing door hinges and liftinga door away from its frame.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one preferred embodiment, the present invention is a door-framesecurity piece comprising an elongate J-frame to attach to a door-frame.The door-frame has a) a first and second vertical piece each of apre-defined door-length, b) a first horizontal piece of a pre-defineddoor-width, and c) a recessed groove defined within the first verticalpiece and extending axially therealong. The J-frame is shaped anddimensioned to snugly nestle within and extend entirely along therecessed groove. The J-frame is positionable to allow a door to freelyopen and close within said door-frame when the J-channel is nestled inthe door-frame groove.

In another preferred embodiment, the present invention is a doorsecurity piece comprising an elongate vertical member to attach to adoor. The door has a) a first and second vertical surface each being apre-defined door length, each defining two vertical edge boundaries, b)a first and second horizontal surface being a pre-defined door width,and c) each vertical surface vertical edge boundaries define a doorthickness. The elongate member is attachable to the door first verticalsurface to entirely cover same and traverse at least the door thickness.

In yet another preferred embodiment, the present invention is a doorsecurity piece comprising an elongate U-frame to attach to a door. Thedoor has a) a first and second vertical surface each of a pre-defineddoor-length, each defining two vertical edge boundaries, b) a first andsecond horizontal surface each of a pre-defined door-width, c) arecessed groove defined within the second vertical surface extendingaxially therealong, and d) each vertical surface vertical edgeboundaries define a door thickness. The U-frame is shaped anddimensioned to snugly nestle within and extend entirely along therecessed groove. The U-frame is positionable to allow the door withinthe door frame to freely open and close when the U-frame is nestled inthe door recessed groove.

In still yet another preferred embodiment, the present invention is adoor-frame security piece comprising an elongate T-frame to attach to adoor-frame. The door-frame has a) a first and second vertical piece eachof a pre-defined door-length, and b) a first horizontal piece of apre-defined door-width. The T-frame is positionable to extend axiallyentirely along the second vertical door-frame piece.

In still yet another preferred embodiment the present invention is adoor security system comprising an elongate J-frame to attach to adoor-frame. The door-frame has a) a first and second vertical piece eachof a pre-defined door-length, b) a first horizontal piece of apre-defined door-width, and c) a recessed groove defined within thefirst vertical piece extending axially therealong. The J-frame is shapedand dimensioned to snugly nestle within and extend entirely along saidrecessed groove. The J-frame is positionable to allow a door to freelyopen and close within said door-frame when the J-channel is nestled inthe door-frame groove. The door has a) a first and second verticalsurface each being a pre-defined door length, each defining two verticaledge boundaries, b) a first and second horizontal surface being apre-defined door width, and c) each vertical surface vertical edgeboundaries define a door thickness. An elongate vertical member attachesto the door first vertical surface to entirely cover same and traverseat least the door thickness.

In still yet another preferred embodiment the present invention is adoor security system comprising an elongate U-frame to attach to a door.The door has a) a first and second vertical surface each of apre-defined door-length, each defining two vertical edge boundaries, b)a first and second horizontal surface each of a pre-defined door-width,c) a recessed groove defined within the second vertical surfaceextending axially therealong, and d) each vertical surface vertical edgeboundaries define a door thickness. The U-frame is shaped anddimensioned to snugly nestle within and extend entirely along therecessed groove. The U-frame is positionable to allow the door to freelyopen and close within a door frame when the U-frame is nestled in thedoor recessed groove. An elongate T-frame attaches to the door-frame.The door-frame has a) a first and second vertical piece each of thepre-defined door-length, and b) a first horizontal piece of thepre-defined door-width. The T-frame is positionable to extend axiallyentirely along the second vertical door-frame piece.

In still yet another preferred embodiment, the present invention is useof an elongate J-frame in a door-security system to prevent forcibleentry wherein the elongate J-frame is nestled into a door-frame recessedgroove axially traversing a door-frame vertical surface, with theJ-frame extending entirely along the recessed groove.

In still yet another preferred embodiment the present invention is useof an elongate vertical member in a door-security system to preventforcible entry wherein the elongate vertical member is attached to adoor vertical surface, entirely covering and traversing same.

In still yet another preferred embodiment the present invention is useof an elongate U-frame in a door-security system to prevent forcibleentry wherein the U-frame is nestled into a door recessed groove axiallytraversing a door vertical surface, with the U-frame extending entirelyalong the recessed groove.

In still yet another preferred embodiment the present invention is useof an elongate T-frame in a door-security system to prevent forcibleentry wherein the T-frame extends axially entirely along a door-framevertical piece.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a door security system using an elongateJ-frame, elongate vertical member, elongate T-frame and elongateU-frame.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view along the line 2-2 in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a partial elongate J-frame.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a partial elongate vertical member as aF-frame.

FIG. 5 is another perspective view of a partial elongate vertical memberas a F-frame, with deadbolt guide plates attached.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a door, F-frame andJ-frame, for attachment to a wooden door-frame.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a variant of FIG. 2, showing anF-frame instead of a plain elongate vertical member, all for attachmentto a wooden door-frame.

FIG. 8 an exploded perspective view showing a door, F-frame, sleeve andbracket combination, for attachment to a steel door-frame.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a variant of FIG. 2, showing anF-frame instead of a plain elongate vertical member, and a sleeve andbracket combination instead of a J-frame, all for attachment for a steeldoor-frame.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a door securitysystem using an elongate hook member, elongate L-bar member, and twoflat bars.

FIG. 11 includes elevation views of a simplified bracket for attachmentto a steel door-frame.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is a door security system (10) shown bestgenerally in FIG. 2. The system is generally comprised of four separatepieces for use between a door (20) and a door-frame (30). The system(10) can be considered in two separate parts—a first being a part whichdeals with a door (20) on a side (meaning at vertical surface (140))where deadbolts (not shown) and door knobs (220) are provided, and asecond part opposite to the first (meaning at vertical surface (150)(FIG. 1)), where door hinges (40) are provided. The present invention issuitable for doors (20) and door-frames (30) of any material, and inparticular, steel or wood. Moreover, the present invention can be fittedto a door (20) and door-frame (30) combination of any size, regardlessof whether the door is for residential purpose, commercial purpose, orany other purpose (provided it is door within a door frame and havingtwo opposing vertical surfaces (140, 150) running generally straight).

In the present system (10) first part, there is provided an elongateJ-frame (50), which is best seen in FIG. 3. To understand how theJ-frame (50) works, it is necessary to fictionally divide both the door(20) and door-frame (30) into component pieces.

Examining the door-frame (30) first, the door-frame (30) is consideredto have a first (60) and second (70) vertical piece (spanning the lengthindicator arrow l2 and l3 respectively) each of a pre-defined door (20)length (that is, l2 and l3 are equal in length to the length indicatorarrow l1), and a first horizontal piece (80) of a pre-defined door (20)width (spanning the width indicator arrow w2). The horizontal piece (80)bridges the two vertical pieces (60, 70) to define a frame (30) forfitting a door (20) therein. In traditional wooden door-frames (30),said frames (30) are usually outlined by a moulding (not shown) fordecorative purpose. The length indicator arrows 12 and 13 refer to aninner portion of the door frame (30), namely that portion which isimmediately adjacent the door (20).

The first vertical piece (60) is a side which ultimately will interfacewith a door (20) deadbolt (not shown) and door knob (220). The secondvertical piece (70) is a side which ultimately will interface with doorhinges (40). The first vertical piece (60) defines a recessed grooveextending axially therealong (meaning the groove runs in a directionindicated by length indicator arrow l1). A door frame (30) firstvertical piece (60) can either be pre-fabricated to provide saidrecessed groove therein, or in an existing piece (60) the groove can becut out using a router (a power tool with a shaped cutter, used incarpentry for cutting grooves—not shown).

The recessed groove is shaped, positioned, and dimensioned along thefirst vertical piece (60) to receive the elongate J-frame (50) snuglywithin. That is, a hook portion of the J-frame (50) nestles within therecessed groove, and the remainder of the J-frame aligns with and runsalong the vertical piece (60). A mating arrangement between the elongateJ-frame (50) and the first vertical piece (60) is best shown in FIG. 2.The hook portion of the J-frame (50) does not interfere with the door(20) closing, and likewise the J-frame (50) does not extend outwardlybeyond the door frame (30), but rather lies flush therewith so as to notinterfere with both door-frame (30) aesthetics or functionality (nordoes it interfere with door (20) function). That is, the J-frame (50) ispositionable to allow the door (20) to freely open and close within thedoor-frame (30) when the J-channel (50) is nestled in the door-frame(30) groove. For a purpose of strength, durability, and resistance toforce-entry, the J-channel (50) should be made of a (relatively) strongsteel composition. To securely affix or attach the J-channel (50) to thedoor-frame (30), the J-frame (50) can define a series of openings (230)for fasteners (not shown; like threaded screws or nails) to passtherethrough.

The J-frame (50) also provides a door knob bolt cut out (250) and atleast one dead bolt cut out (260), to permit standard door lockingarrangement. Other types of cut outs can be provided, depending on doorlocking need.

Continuing to examine the first part of this security system, theJ-frame (50) interacts with an elongate vertical member (130). Thisvertical member (130) is best seen in FIGS. 4 and 5, and therein ispresented as an F-frame (130 a) (meaning shaped like a letter “F”). Thismember can likewise be shaped as a letter “U”, a “T” or an “L” dependingon need and desire. Of all possible configurations, the “F” (130) shapemay be best for ensuring resistance to force-entry. FIG. 1 shows thevertical member (130) as being plain, without any “arms” to grasp orsurround the door (20). The vertical member (130) can also have two arms(330, 340) as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5), to form an “F” (130 a)configuration. The arms (330, 340) can surround, embrace, and attach toa portion of the door (20) (see FIG. 6) for added security.Alternatively, the arms (330, 340) can be embedded (FIG. 9) into thedoor (20), as a user chooses during installation. To understand exactlyhow the vertical member (130) works, it is first necessary tofictionally describe the door (20) in terms of component pieces (thatis, doors (20) normally are one solid piece, but for explanatorypurpose, herein will be described as being constituted from multipleseparate pieces or aspects). The door (20) has a first (140) and second(150) vertical surface, each being a pre-defined door length (indicatedby length indicator arrow l1). Although residential doors (20) tend tobe a standard length, doors (20) can vary in length according to need.Each door vertical surface (140, 150) defines two vertical edgeboundaries—on the first vertical surface (140) these boundaries areindicated by reference numerals (160) and (170), and on the secondvertical surface (150) these two boundaries are indicated by referencenumerals (180) and (190). The “top” and “bottom” of the door (20)respectively have a first (200) and second (210) horizontal surfacebeing a pre-defined door width (spanning the width indicator arrow w1).Each of the vertical surface (140, 150) vertical edge boundaries ((160,170); (180, 190) respectively) define the door (20) “thickness”(indicated in FIG. 1 by the reference arrow t). In any standard door,typically the thickness between (160) and (170) will be the same asbetween (180) and (190).

The elongate member (130) is attachable to the door (20) first verticalsurface (140), to entirely cover same and traverse at least the doorthickness (t). In that sense, the elongate member (130) essentiallyenvelopes the first vertical surface (140). The member (130) can beattached to the door (20) by fasteners (like threaded screws ornails—not shown). In such an embodiment, the member (130) definesopenings (240) to pass fasteners (not shown) therethrough.

In most embodiments it will be preferable that the elongate member (130)spans beyond the door thickness (t) such that one edge of the member(130) lies flush with one of the door (20) vertical edge boundaries(160), and the other edge of the member (130) extends beyond the otherdoor (20) vertical edge boundary (170) such that the member (130)extends into the hook portion of the J-frame (50) nestled within therecessed groove. In this sense, the elongate member (130) mates with theJ-frame (50) to form a tight barrier. By forming this barrier, it makesit more difficult for someone to pry open the door (20) using, forexample, a crowbar (not shown). As the crowbar (not shown) cannot bejammed into any opening between the door (20) and the door-frame (30),an unwanted entrant cannot gain physical leverage and thereby pry thedoor (20) open from its frame (30).

The elongate member (130) also provides a door knob bolt cut out (110)and at least one dead bolt cut out (120), to permit standard doorlocking arrangement. Other types of cut outs can be provided, dependingon door locking need. The door knob bolt cut out (110) can be fittedwith a standard door knob bolt bracket (270) (typically affixed byscrews (280)), and can likewise provide at least one dead bolt bracket(290) (typically affixed by screws (280)). These brackets (270, 290)protect door (20) and door-frame (30) integrity, and help guide doorknob bolts (not shown) and dead bolts (not shown) from the door (20)into the door-frame (30).

When this system is completely assembled, the elongate member (130) doorknob bolt cut out (110) and at least one dead bolt cut out (120) alignwith the J-frame (50) door knob bolt cut out (250) and at least one deadbolt cut out (260), respectively.

In the present system (10) the system second part there is provided anelongate U-frame (300) (best seen in FIG. 2). Like the J-frame (50) andthe elongate member (130), for the purpose of strength, durability, andresistance to force-entry, it should be made of a (relatively) strongsteel composition. This elongate U-frame (300) attaches to the door (20)second vertical surface (150) as follows. The door second verticalsurface (150) defines a recessed groove extending axially therealong(meaning the groove runs in a direction indicated by length indicatorarrow l1). This groove is best seen in FIG. 2. The door (20) secondvertical piece (150) can either be pre-fabricated to provide saidrecessed groove therein, or in an existing piece (150) the groove can becut out using a router. The recessed groove is disposed roughly midwaybetween the vertical piece (150) vertical edge boundaries (180, 190),but can be positioned anywhere between said boundaries (180, 190),provided door (20) integrity and function is not compromised. TheU-frame (300) is shaped and dimensioned to snugly nestle within andextend entirely along the recessed groove, much as the J-frame (50) isshaped and dimensioned to snugly nestle within its corresponding groovein the door-frame (30). The U-frame (300) is positionable to allow thedoor (20) (within the door frame (30)) to freely open and close when theU-frame (300) is nestled in the door (20) recessed groove.

For better strength and security, the U-frame (300) is further comprisedof wings (310) attached to the U-frame (300). Ideally, the U-frame (300)and wings (310) are integrated into one single solid piece (as opposedto three separate pieces welded or otherwise bonded together). The wings(310) traverse the door (20) thickness (t), and align with each secondvertical surface (150) vertical edge boundary (180, 190). In otherwords, the wings (310) ultimately lie flush with the door (20) edgeboundaries (180, 190). The U-frame (300) and its wings (310) run thelength of the groove (ie the same as length indication arrow l1).

Optionally, in any given embodiment, the U-frame (300) may haveintegrated therein, hinges (40) to connect the door (20) to thedoor-frame (30). Otherwise, portions of the wings (310) can provide acut-out area wherein externally provided (meaning third-party) hinges(40) can be mated.

Also provided in the system (10) second part is an elongate T-frame(320). The T-frame (320) attaches to the door-frame (30) second verticalpiece (70). Though not shown, the T-frame (320) can attach to thedoor-frame (30) by any suitable method, including the same by which theJ-frame (50) attaches to the first vertical piece (60) (namely threadedfasteners, nails, etc.—not shown). The T-frame (320) is positionable toextend axially entirely along the second vertical door-frame piece (70),similar to the J-frame (50), the elongate member (130) and the U-frame(300) with wings (310).

Also similar to the U-frame (300) and wings (310), optionally, in anygiven embodiment, the T-frame (320) may have integrated therein, hinges(40) to connect the door (20) to the door-frame (30). Otherwise,portions (not shown) of the T-frame (320) can provide a cut-out areawherein externally provided (meaning third-party) hinges (40) can bemated. Collectively then, a manufacturer (or assembler) has a number ofoptions as to whether to use integrated hinges (40) on the U-frame (300)wings (310), the T-frame (320), both, or neither (meaning cut-outs areprovided and third party hinges (40) are used).

When the U-frame (300) is used in conjunction with the T-frame (320),the T-frame (320) mates with the U-frame (300) when the door is closed.However, this mating is not a “tight” mate. Specifically (and well seenin FIG. 2), the T-frame (320) mates with the U-frame (300) but leaves anaxially running (U-shaped) gap (350). This U-shaped gap (350) spans theentire length of the door second vertical surface (150) (ie it somewhatruns parallel, almost concentric-like, to the door (20) second verticalsurface (150) recessed groove housing the U-frame (300)). The purpose ofleaving that gap (350) between the “T” and the “U” is so that the door(20) can still open and close in normal function. That is, T-frame (320)is positioned to allow the door (20) (within the door frame (30)) tofreely open and close when the U-frame (300) is nestled in the door (20)recessed groove and the T-frame (320) mates with the U-frame (300).However, when the T-frame (320) and U-frame (300) are thusly mated (iewith a short “U” gap (350)), this prevents an unwanted entrant fromremoving door hinges (40), and thereafter prying the door (20) out ofits frame (30).

The above-described systems work particularly well for woodendoor-frames (30). However, if the user decides to install such a systemon a metal door-frame (30), the J-frame (50) cannot be used, as arecessed groove cannot easily be routed into a steel door-frame (30). Inthat instance, a steel door-frame (30) bracket (generally indicated byreference numeral (360)) and sleeve (generally indicated by referencenumeral (370)) combination should be used.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show a bracket (360) and sleeve (370) combination used inplace of a J-frame (50). The bracket (360) is a generally planarrectangular member for connecting to the door-frame (30). Therectangular member is bent, and divided into, three sections: a flatrectangular base (380) and two end portions generally indicated byreference numerals (390) and (400) respectively. The first end portion(390) is bent so that it is ultimately parallel to, but elevated awayfrom the base (380). That is, the first end portion (390) initiallyangles away from the base (380) forming a ramp (410), but is then bentagain so that it extends parallel to the base (380), forming a step(430). The second end (400) portion, like the first end portion (390),is bent so that it is ultimately parallel to, but also elevated away thebase (380). The second end portion (400) initially angles away from thebase (380), forming a ramp (420), but is then bent so that it extendsparallel to the base (380), forming another step (440). The two endportions (390, 400) oppose each other in a sense that they are onopposing sides of a rectangle, rather than on adjacent sides of arectangle. While the first ramp (410) is smaller than the second ramp(420) (in dimension and surface area), the first step (430) can beessentially the same as the second step (440) (in dimension and surfacearea). In this way, the second end portion (400) is elevated furtheraway from the base (380) than the first end portion (390). The base(380) is contiguous with the two end portions (390, 400) in that thebracket (360) is one solid piece being bent into two ramps (410, 420)and two steps (430, 440), somewhat forming five adjacent rectangularareas.

The sleeve (370) is a second generally planar rectangular member,dimensioned to slide over the bracket (360). This second member is bentto form two arms (450, 460) at right angles, the first arm (450) beinglonger than the second arm (460), thus forming this second member intoan L-shape. The first arm (450) has an end portion, as does the secondarm (460). The first arm (450) end portion is bent (roughly toward thesecond arm (460) end portion) into an arcuate shape to form a hook (470)to slidably receive therein the bracket (360) second step (440). Thesecond arm (460) end portion is bent (roughly toward the first arm (450)end portion) at a right angle forming a square hook (480). The secondarm (460) end portion is not really a square per se, but it is bent tobe a hook having right angles, and in that sense is referred to assquare. The square hook (480) is, when slid over the bracket (360),positioned to receive therein the first step (430), and positioned to beadjacent the first member base (380). Both the arcuate hook (470) andthe square hook (480) could be used interchangeably, in that as long aseach hook (470, 480) functions to receive each relevant portion of thebracket (360) therein, it does not matter to that end whether an arcuate(470) or square (480) hook is used, on either end portion of the sleeve(370).

The bracket (360) and sleeve (370) combination, when fastened to a metaldoor-frame (30), act to produce a receiving area for the F-frame (130a), the same as a J-frame (50) does in a wooden door-frame (30). Thedistinctions can be seen clearly in FIG. 9 versus FIG. 2 (or versus FIG.7).

In yet another embodiment the bracket (530) can be simplified (see FIG.11). The rectangular member is bent, and divided into a flat rectangularbase (380) and one end portion generally indicated by reference numeral(390). The first end portion (390) is bent so that it is ultimatelyparallel to, but elevated away from the base (380). That is, the endportion (390) initially angles away from the base (380) forming a ramp(410), but is then bent again so that it extends parallel to the base(380), forming a step (430). The base (380) is contiguous with the endportion (390) in that the bracket (360) is one solid piece being bent toform a ramp (410) with a single step (430), somewhat forming threeadjacent rectangular areas. This simplified bracket (530) can also beused can be used in combination with the sleeve (370) as describedabove.

FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of a door (20) and door-frame (30)security system comprising an elongate hook member (510), elongate L-barmember (520), and two flat bars (490, 500). This embodiment allows forthe hook member (510) to be attached to an outer side of a door-frame(30), as opposed to being within a recessed groove within the firstvertical piece (60) of the door-frame (30). The L-bar member (520) isaffixed to an outer side of the door (20), to mate with the hook member(510) when the door (20) is closed.

1. A door-frame security piece comprising: an elongate J-frame to attachto a door-frame, the door-frame having a) a first and second verticalpiece each of a pre-defined door-length, b) a first horizontal piece ofa pre-defined door-width, c) a recessed groove defined within the firstvertical piece and extending axially therealong, the J-frame beingshaped and dimensioned to snugly nestle within and extend entirely alongsaid recessed groove, and the J-frame being positionable to allow a doorto freely open and close within said door-frame when the J-channel isnestled in the door-frame groove.
 2. A door security piece comprising:an elongate vertical member to attach to a door, the door having a) afirst and second vertical surface each being a pre-defined door length,each defining two vertical edge boundaries, b) a first and secondhorizontal surface being a pre-defined door width, c) each verticalsurface vertical edge boundaries defining a door thickness, the elongatemember being attachable to the door first vertical surface to entirelycover same and traverse at least the door thickness.
 3. The doorsecurity piece in claim 2 wherein the elongate member defines at leastone opening to allow at least one door bolt to pass therethrough.
 4. Thedoor security piece in claim 2 wherein the elongate member defines atleast one opening to pass at least one fastener therethrough.
 5. Thedoor security piece in claim 2 wherein the elongate member is anF-frame.
 6. The door security piece in claim 2 wherein the elongatemember is a U-frame.
 7. The door security piece in claim 2 wherein theelongate member is a T-frame.
 8. The door security piece in claim 2wherein the elongate member is an L-frame.
 9. The door security piece inclaim 2 wherein the elongate vertical member aligns with the door firstvertical surface second vertical edge boundary.
 10. A door securitypiece comprising: an elongate U-frame to attach to a door, the doorhaving a) a first and second vertical surface each of a pre-defineddoor-length, each defining two vertical edge boundaries, b) a first andsecond horizontal surface each of a pre-defined door-width, c) arecessed groove defined within the second vertical surface extendingaxially therealong, d) each vertical surface vertical edge boundariesdefining a door thickness, the U-frame being shaped and dimensioned tosnugly nestle within and extend entirely along said recessed groove, andthe U-frame being positionable to allow the door within said door frameto freely open and close when the U-frame is nestled in the doorrecessed groove.
 11. The door security piece in claim 10 furthercomprising wings attached to the U-frame, the wings traversing the doorthickness and aligning with each second vertical surface vertical edgeboundary.
 12. The door security piece in claim 10 further comprising adoor hinge plate integrated into the U-frame.
 13. A door-frame securitypiece comprising: an elongate T-frame to attach to a door-frame, thedoor-frame having a) a first and second vertical piece each of apre-defined door-length, b) a first horizontal piece of a pre-defineddoor-width, the T-frame being positionable to extend axially entirelyalong the second vertical door-frame piece.
 14. The door-frame securitypiece in claim 13 further comprising a door hinge plate integrated intothe T-frame.
 15. A door security system comprising: an elongate J-frameto attach to a door-frame, the door-frame having a) a first and secondvertical piece each of a pre-defined door-length, b) a first horizontalpiece of a pre-defined door-width, c) a recessed groove defined withinthe first vertical piece extending axially therealong, the J-frame beingshaped and dimensioned to snugly nestle within and extend entirely alongsaid recessed groove, and the J-frame being positionable to allow adoor, the door having a) a first and second vertical surface each beinga pre-defined door length, each defining two vertical edge boundaries,b) a first and second horizontal surface being a pre-defined door width,c) each vertical surface vertical edge boundaries defining a doorthickness, to freely open and close within said door-frame when theJ-channel is nestled in the door-frame groove; and an elongate verticalmember attached to the door first vertical surface to entirely coversame and traverse at least the door thickness.
 16. The door securitysystem in claim 15 wherein the elongate vertical member defines at leastone opening to allow at least one door bolt to pass therethrough. 17.The door security system in claim 15 wherein the elongate verticalmember defines at least one opening to pass at least one fastenertherethrough.
 18. The door security system in claim 15 wherein theelongate vertical member is an F-frame.
 19. The door security system inclaim 15 wherein the elongate vertical member is a U-frame.
 20. The doorsecurity system in claim 15 wherein the elongate vertical member is aT-frame.
 21. The door security system in claim 15 wherein the elongatevertical member is an L-frame.
 22. The door security system in claim 15wherein the elongate vertical member aligns with the first verticalsurface second vertical edge boundary.
 23. The door security system inclaim 15 wherein the elongate vertical member mates with the J-framewhen the door is closed.
 24. A door security system comprising: anelongate U-frame to attach to a door, the door having a) a first andsecond vertical surface each of a pre-defined door-length, each definingtwo vertical edge boundaries, b) a first and second horizontal surfaceeach of a pre-defined door-width, c) a recessed groove defined withinthe second vertical surface extending axially therealong, d) eachvertical surface vertical edge boundaries defining a door thickness, theU-frame being shaped and dimensioned to snugly nestle within and extendentirely along said recessed groove, and the U-frame being positionableto allow the door to freely open and close within a door frame when theU-frame is nestled in the door recessed groove; and an elongate T-frameto attach to the door-frame, the door-frame having a) a first and secondvertical piece each of the pre-defined door-length, b) a firsthorizontal piece of the pre-defined door-width, the T-frame beingpositionable to extend axially entirely along the second verticaldoor-frame piece.
 25. The door security system in claim 24 furthercomprising wings attached to the U-frame, the wings traversing the doorthickness and aligning with each second vertical surface vertical edgeboundary.
 26. The door security system in claim 24 further comprising adoor hinge plate integrated into the U-frame.
 27. The door securitysystem in claim 24 further comprising a door hinge plate integrated intothe T-frame.
 28. The door security system in claim 24 wherein theT-frame mates with the U-frame when the door is closed.
 29. A method toprevent forcible entry, said method comprising: using an elongateJ-frame in a door-security system wherein the elongate J-frame isnestled into a recessed groove axially traversing a door-frame verticalsurface; and extending the J frame entirely along the recessed groove.30. A method to prevent forcible entry, said method comprising: using anelongate vertical member in a door-security system, wherein the elongatevertical member is attached to a door vertical surface, entirelycovering and traversing same.
 31. The method to prevent forcible entryin claim 30, wherein the elongate vertical member is an F-frame.
 32. Themethod to prevent forcible entry in claim 30, wherein the elongatevertical member is a U-frame.
 33. The method to prevent forcible entryin claim 30, wherein the elongate vertical member is a T-frame.
 34. Themethod to prevent forcible entry in claim 30, wherein the elongatevertical member is an L-frame.
 35. A method to prevent forcible entry,said method comprising: using an elongate U-frame in a door-securitysystem wherein the U-frame is nestled into a recessed groove axiallytraversing a door vertical surface; and extending the U frame entirelyalong the recessed groove.
 36. The method to prevent forcible entry inclaim 35, further comprising: attaching wings to the U-frame, the wingstraversing a door thickness and aligning with door vertical surfacevertical edge boundaries.
 37. A method to prevent forcible entry, saidmethod comprising: using an elongate T-frame in a door-security system,wherein the T-frame extends axially entirely along a door-frame verticalpiece.
 38. A door-frame bracket comprising: a planar rectangular memberbent and divided into a flat rectangular base and two end portions, thefirst end portion being parallel to and elevated away from the base, thesecond end portion being parallel to and elevated away the base, the twoend portions opposing each other, the base being contiguous with the twoend portions, the second end portion being elevated further away fromthe base than the first end portion.
 39. A door-frame sleeve comprising:a planar rectangular member bent to form two arms at right angles, thefirst arm being longer than the second arm, forming the member into anL-shape, the first arm having an end portion, the second arm having anend portion, the first arm end portion being bent toward the second armend portion to form a first hook, and the second arm end portion beingbent toward the first arm end portion to form a second hook.
 40. Adoor-frame bracket and sleeve combination comprising: a planarrectangular member for connecting to a door-frame, the rectangularmember being bent and divided into a flat rectangular base and two endportions, the first end portion being parallel to and elevated away fromthe base, the second end portion being parallel to and elevated away thebase, the two end portions opposing each other, the base beingcontiguous with the two end portions, and the second end portion beingelevated further away from the base than the first end portion; and asecond planar rectangular member to slide over the first member as asleeve, the second member being bent to form two arms at right angles,the first arm being longer than the second arm, forming the secondmember into an L-shape, the first arm having an end portion, the secondarm having an end portion, the first arm end portion being bent towardthe second arm end portion to form a first hook, to slidably receivetherein the first member second end portion, and the second arm endportion being bent toward the first arm end portion to form a secondhook, and positioned to receive therein the first member first endportion, and positioned to be adjacent the first member base when slidover the first rectangular member.
 41. The door-frame sleeve in claim 39wherein the first arm end portion is bent to form one selected from agroup comprising an arcuate and square first hook.
 42. The door-framesleeve in claim 39 wherein the second arm end portion is bent to formone selected from a group comprising an arcuate and square second hook.43. The door-frame bracket and sleeve combination in claim 40 whereinthe first arm end portion is bent to form one selected from a groupcomprising an arcuate and square first hook.
 44. The door-frame bracketand sleeve combination in claim 40 wherein the second arm end portion isbent to form one selected from a group comprising an arcuate and squaresecond hook.
 45. A door-frame bracket comprising: a planar rectangularmember bent and divided into a flat rectangular base and an end portion,the end portion being parallel to and elevated away from the base, thebase being contiguous with the end portion.
 46. A door-frame bracket andsleeve combination comprising: a planar rectangular member forconnecting to a door-frame, the rectangular member being bent anddivided into a flat rectangular base and an end portion, the end portionbeing parallel to and elevated away from the base, the base beingcontiguous with the end portion; and a second planar rectangular memberto slide over the first member as a sleeve, the second member being bentto form two arms at right angles, the first arm being longer than thesecond arm, forming the second member into an L-shape, the first armhaving an end portion, the second arm having an end portion, the firstarm end portion being bent toward the second arm end portion to form afirst hook, to slidably receive therein the first member base, and thesecond arm end portion being bent toward the first arm end portion toform a second hook, and positioned to receive therein the first memberend portion, and positioned to be adjacent the first member base whenslid over the first rectangular member.